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RX51 XCH

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XCH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,783 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - Close To Limit (5.2.6)

Outer floor sections and inner sills badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - Close To Limit (5.2.6)

Outer floor sections and inner sills badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking

rear wheel arches corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 68,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,957 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to suspension components and sub-frame

dampness around shock absorbers

exhaust corroded

play in front and rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

play in front and rear anti-roll bar links

rear suspension rubbers unbonding

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,948 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres 7 years old

Fail 9 Aug 2014 63,948 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres 7 years old

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,196 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,816 miles

Slight band of corrosion on the inner face of the offside front disc. Didnt affect braking effiency.

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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RX51 XCH is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 XCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX51 XCH is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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